The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is asking for
your help, ASPCA supporters. The UK-based group has launched the
"Animals Matter To Me" campaign, which represents the
biggest-ever global animal welfare initiative linking the entire
animal welfare movement under one strategic goal--global
recognition that animals are sentient beings, capable of feeling pain
and suffering. As such, WSPA is seeking 10 million signatures to let
governments of the world know that we are serious about achieving a
Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare at the United Nations.

The Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare maintains that:

1. The welfare of animals shall be a common objective for all nations;

2. The standards of animal welfare attained by each nation shall be
promoted, recognized and observed by improved measures, nationally and
internationally, respecting social and economic considerations and
religious and cultural traditions;

3. All appropriate steps shall be taken by nations to prevent cruelty
to animals and to reduce their suffering;

4. Appropriate standards on the welfare of animals be further
developed and elaborated such as, but not limited to, those governing
the use and management of farm animals, companion animals, animals in
scientific research, draught animals, wildlife animals and animals in
recreation.